Acupuncture in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a meta-analysis and data mining.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The efficacy and acupoint selection of acupuncture in treating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) remain controversial. This study aims to explore the specific efficacy and acupoint selection of acupuncture in treating CIPN through a meta-analysis and data mining.

Methods

Searching for clinical trials on acupuncture treatment for CIPN in 8 databases, evaluating its efficacy and safety through a meta-analysis, and exploring its acupoint selection through data mining.

Results

The meta-analysis included 21 studies and 2,121 patients, showing that compared with the control group, the acupuncture group could significantly improve neuropathic pain intensity (SMD = -0.66, 95% CI [-1.07, -0.25], p = 0.002), significantly reduce the NCI-CTCAE (

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565602 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature